Special Education Teacher for Grades K-2

Special Education Teacher for Grades K-2
Paulsboro Public Schools | Paulsboro, NJ
Special Education Teacher for Grades K-2
Billingsport Early Childhood Center
Salary Range: As per PEA salary guide based on experience and degree level
Benefits: Coverage Medical/Prescription/Dental
Compensation Program: Public Employees Retirement System
Qualifications:
Certification/License
- Appropriate NJ State Certification required
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
- Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment physical and TB test
Experience:
- Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred
Reports To: Building Principal
Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication using all forms available with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Date Available: October 30, 2026
Date Posted: October 5, 2026
Deadline: Open until Filled
Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Dr. Phillip Neff, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
Paulsboro Public Schools
662 N. Delaware Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066